Three of Russia’s largest grain terminals in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk have halted operations after being damaged in a massive overnight drone attack by Ukraine.Grain shipments from Novorossiysk are currently impossible because of serious damage to terminal infrastructure, people familiar with the matter said.A loading gallery at United Grain’s Novorossiysk Grain Plant collapsed after the strikes and several silos were damaged, the people said, while a gallery and truck unloading facility at Demetra’s terminal also were damaged. The KSK terminal was hit, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.
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THU · 2026-08-13 · 01:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0813-101763
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Russia warns of ‘chaos’ in global food market after Ukraine pummels grain terminals
Ukraine launched a large drone attack overnight on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, damaging three of Russia's largest grain terminals. Operations at these terminals have halted, making grain shipments from Novorossiysk impossible due to significant damage to infrastructure.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack overnight on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, damaging three of Russia's largest grain terminals. Operations at these terminals have halted, making grain shipments from Novorossiysk impossible due to significant damage to infrastructure. Specifically, a loading gallery at United Grain's plant collapsed, silos were damaged, and facilities at Demetra's terminal were also affected. The KSK terminal was also reportedly hit.
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Three of Russia’s largest grain terminals in Novorossiysk halted operations after a drone attack.
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A gallery and truck unloading facility at Demetra’s terminal were damaged.
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Silos were damaged at United Grain’s Novorossiysk Grain Plant.
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A loading gallery at United Grain’s Novorossiysk Grain Plant collapsed.
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Grain shipments from Novorossiysk are impossible due to serious damage to terminal infrastructure.
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